SOLUTION: Alejandra, Jorge, and Eduardo have a total of $830 in their wallets. Jorge has 3 times what Eduardo has. Alejandra has $70 less than Eduardo. How much does each have?

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Question 1179439: Alejandra, Jorge, and Eduardo have a total of $830 in their wallets. Jorge has 3 times what Eduardo has. Alejandra has $70 less than Eduardo. How much does each have?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assign a variable for Eduardo's amount of money.
The other two's are in terms of Eduardo's quantity.